HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.A. Presentation of Garbage/RecylcingTransition PlanSHAKOPEE
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Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
04/29/2014
Presentation of Garbage/Recycling Transition Plan (D)
8. A.
Action Sought
The Council should hear information regarding the transition to the new garbage /recycling hauler, and receive
information on single -sort recycling.
Background
In 2012, the Council made a decision to seek competitive quotes for the curbside garbage and recycling services
which are provided to eligible City residents within Shakopee. This includes all single family, duplex, and triplex
residences that are served by City sewer and water (within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area). Since 2001 the
services have been provided by Dick's Sanitation.
Single Sort Recycling: One of the reasons the decision was made to seek quotes on haulers was due to a proposal
to switch from the current "dual -sort" recycling system, to that of "single- sort". The single -sort system is provided
by means of a two- wheeled, lidded cart, identical to the garbage carts with which Shakopee residents have become
familiar.
Ownership of Carts: As part of the new contract considerations, in 2013 the City Council chose to own the garbage
and recycling carts, rather than have them provided by the hauler. The rationale included in Attachment A.
Award of Contract: On July 2, 2013, a contract for a five -year refuse /recycling contract was awarded to Allied
Waste Services (Republic Services). The award to Republic was made over five other competitors. More complete
information, and a copy of the contract with Republic is included in Attachment B. The changeover will take effect
June 1, 2014.
Purchase of Carts: In January, 2014, the City Council awarded a contract for the purchase of garbage and
recycling carts to Cascade Engineering Company. Information regarding that is included in Attachment C. Note
that the Council chose to go with a 1% return on the inter -fund load which reduces the monthly (cart fee) from the
previous estimated $0.55 per cart per month, to $0.39 per cart per month.
Transition Plan: The transfer of one hauler to another is no small task. Preparations for this began late in 2013. In
a nutshell, plans have been made to begin the delivery of some 24,000 refuse /recycling carts to Shakopee
customers over a two week period beginning May 19th, and ending May 31 st. Pick up of the carts owned by Dick's
Sanitation will begin Tuesday, May 27th.
More information on the transition will be presented at the Council workshop by City staff, and by Rich Hirstein,
Senior Area Manager for Municipal Services in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa for Republic Services.
Recommendation
This is important information for the Council, and for the viewing public. However, no action is needed by the
Council.
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Attachment E